Overseeing and ensuring the provision of clinical and behavioral support services for students at Trinity Day Academy is the core of this management role. It involves supervising staff, developing programs, and ensuring compliance with special education requirements.
Responsibilities
Supervise and support clinical and/or behavioral staff to develop and implement programs that meet the needs of the whole student
Supervise clinical/behavioral staff at Trinity Day Academy
Coordinate the development of a Response to Intervention (RTI) model for the district to include both in-school and community supports and interventions, to address social, emotional and behavioral learning
Oversee the collection of statistical and student data (including behavioral infractions, at-risk forms) and reporting prior to the submission to the Principal and Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
Attend Team Meetings as necessary to ensure provisions of quality special education and/or related clinical/behavioral services
Ensure that students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs) are being followed and clinical/behavioral services are being provided
Keep informed on all legal requirements governing special education
Create and deliver professional development to staff as it relates to clinical/behavioral needs of students
Work collaboratively with all school staff: provide technical assistance and consultation to better support students exhibiting social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties
Ensure staff maintain consistent and frequent communication with parents and community partners
Develop workshops and trainings for staff, parents and community partners in order to improve compliance and improve programming for students with social/emotional disabilities
Work with the other administrators of Special Education to ensure the thorough completion of the MA DESE's Mid-Cycle and Coordinate Program Reviews
Assist Principal to plan and coordinate Extended Year Services (EYS) services for all students who receive programmatic, academic and/or related services during the summer
Assist Principal to plan interview, recommend new hires, and supervise purposeful assignments of staff
Maintain accurate, complete and correct student and staff records as required by law, district, policy and administrative regulation
Attend specific meetings (in and out of district) as assigned by the Principal and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Certification in proper area and level by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Administrator level licensure)
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Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
Evidence of specific professional study in the field of special education, psychology, social work, or other related field
Minimum five years experience in the area of Special Education/Student Services
Knowledge/experience using the MA DESE educator evaluation system
Experience working with community based mental health agencies, Department of Child and Family Services, Department of Youth Services, Department of Mental Health and other community programs
Understanding of requirements for DESE mandated restraint training and experience working with schools to complete the training process
Excellent communication skills written verbal and non-verbal
Experience in Crisis Intervention, Individual, Group and Family Interventions and developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans
Excellent interpersonal and social skills with colleagues, district staff, families and community
